Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/political-checklist-first-week-of-the-new-congress Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Political Checklist: First Week of the New Congress Politics Jan 3, 2011 1:44 PM EDT In this week’s edition of the Political Checklist, Political Editor David Chalian and Senior Correspondents Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff discuss the Republican agenda as the party retakes control of the House of Representatives this Wednesday. A debate over whether to raise the nation’s debt limit could be an early fight between Republicans, who campaigned on reducing government spending, and the White House, which wants to prevent a government default on the debt. For more of our politics coverage, visit our politics page. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now
In this week’s edition of the Political Checklist, Political Editor David Chalian and Senior Correspondents Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff discuss the Republican agenda as the party retakes control of the House of Representatives this Wednesday. A debate over whether to raise the nation’s debt limit could be an early fight between Republicans, who campaigned on reducing government spending, and the White House, which wants to prevent a government default on the debt. For more of our politics coverage, visit our politics page. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now